Megan Reynolds is Dwell's Senior Home Guides Editor. She's previously worked at Jezebel, The Billfold, and many others. She feels strongly about neon as a neutral and loves a good lamp. Holler: megan.reynolds @ dwell dot com.

Hear Me Out: Netflix’s “Buying London” Is Actually Less Hateable Than Its American Counterparts
The British version of the hit real estate reality series “Selling Sunset” is getting bleak reviews.
When Did Cookware Get So...Toylike?
While DTC brands are churning out products that could fit into Fisher-Price sets, play kitchens for actual kids are becoming...
This “Floor Washing Machine” Makes Tidying My Apartment an Actual Joy
Not just a vacuum or a mop, both are a little more fun now that I have the right single tool for the job.
I’ll Never Make Another Decor Decision Without a Mood Board
I always doubted whether the design planning approach was actually helpful, but now that I’ve found the right platform, I’m a...
HGTV Comes for New York’s Already-Gentrified Hudson Valley in “Small Town Potential”
The new eight-episode series plays into a fantasy of “country living” rooted more in ideas of the region than the place itself.
The Great Toilet Rebrand
After decades of being treated like something that’s better left unnoticed, designers are making toilets fun again.
I’ve Replaced All My Kitchenware With Caraway and Have Not Looked Back
My kitchen tools are now organized, steamlined, and beautiful—and most importantly, a pleasure to use.
What Will Jeremiah Brent Bring to “Queer Eye”?
Netflix has confirmed rumors that the designer will replace Bobby Berk as one of the Fab Five.
Bobby Berk Explains His Next Move
The former Fab Five member’s first post-“Queer Eye” project is a line of interior design templates he hopes will democratize...
This Fluffy Comforter Changed My Attitude on Bedding Forever
Parachute’s puffy, cloud-like cotton comforter is a great option for the blanket-averse.
A Love Letter to “Home: A Short History of an Idea,” the Book That Defined My Idea of Comfort
The 1986 bestseller by architect Witold Rybczynski informed my steadfast belief that beauty actually isn’t what matters most when...
I Tried Three DTC Bed Companies to See If I Could Revamp My Sleep Life
It turns out that a new frame, mattress and pillow is all I needed to make bedtime comfortable again.
These Are the Only Two Robes You Will Ever Need
After a year or so of rigorous testing, I’ve narrowed it down to the two best options for all of your leisure time pursuits.
“Fixer Upper: The Hotel” Is More Magnolia-fication of Waco, Texas—Minus the Shiplap
We might not have needed another spin-off from the Gaineses, but at least their latest, documenting the transformation a 1920s...
I Tried Installing This New DTC Wall Shelving Myself (and Lived to Tell the Tale)
Cozey’s Altitude shelving is worth the slight pain it took to put together.
How to Put Your (Fake) Christmas Tree Away For the Season
You’re going to need a box or a bag, and some extra space in the garage.
Finally, a Weighted Blanket That You Can Actually Use Anywhere
Bearaby’s Lounger is a compact weighted blanket, and swaddles you in comforting heat.
The Top 20 Products Dwell Readers Bought in November
Dining tables, dominoes, and a shower curtain that’ll liven up any bathroom.
Can Chalk Paint Ever Be Chic?
My least-favorite stool gets a new lease on life, thanks to the transformative power of a medium beloved by cottagecore...
Gifts That Even the Most Hard-to-Please People Will Like
Difficult people who are particular about everything deserve presents, too.
You’ll Never Need Another Toaster Once You Try the Balmuda
Imagine a toaster that just does what it’s supposed to and so much more.
Get Ready for Cozy Season With These Bedroom Upgrades
Winter is coming—make sure your sanctuary is ready with new pillows, linens, and more.
This Blanket Is the Best Throw for Picky People With Exacting Taste
Brooklinen’s limited-edition throw has a little something for everybody.
The Dwell 24: These Are the Designers You Need to Know in 2023
From candles to chairs to objects that intrigue and delight, meet the makers behind some of the most exciting work today.
This Curvaceous Cat Scratcher From Amazon Will (Probably) Save Your Furniture
Finally, something for Mr. Fluffypants to use that isn’t the edge of your sofa.
The Picture-Perfect “Barbie” Universe Is Just a Metaphor for Being Human
In Barbie Land, perfect interiors and a life arranged just-so are nothing more than pretty analogies for the messy work of being...
Get a TV That Looks Like Art—Now on Sale for Prime Day
From the depths of Amazon Prime Day comes a very good deal on a TV that you don’t have to hide.
In Celebration of Prime Day, Here’s All the Design Brands Available on Amazon
Consider this your guide to navigating the wilds of Amazon Prime Day’s multitudinous deals.
Here’s What the Dwell Staff Would Really Buy on Amazon Prime Day
Prime Day rapidly approaches—here’s what we’ve bought (or want to buy) from Amazon.
This Is the Last Beach Chair You’ll Ever Buy
The Sunflow is a chair that brings the comfort of indoors to the beach.
“Happy to Be Home With the Benkos” Brings Some Whimsy to the Typical Reno TV Format
It strays just far enough from the genre’s well-established blueprint that the grand reveals actually manage to be somewhat...
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Is Back, and Other Surprises from ICFF
Our senior home guides editor brings a fresh eye to the NYCxDESIGN mainstay.
Here’s a Classic Adirondack Chair That Won’t Break the Bank
It’s made of recycled materials, it’s colorful, and it's strong enough to hold the weight of two grown adults.
A Visit to the End of Days at Manhattan’s Last Bed Bath & Beyond
The store is where the dirty work of making a house a home happened.
These Are the Diamonds in the Rough in Wayfair's Annual Sale
We did the digging for you and found Alessi, Smeg, an Aalto vase, and more good design buried among piles of perishable furniture.
Buy Yourself a Little Slice of Sunshine With These Cheery Spring Pieces
We’ve got a new offering from your favorite shower curtain company, and an outdoor chair that would work just as well indoors,...